Alambria Springs Farm Blog http://www.alambriafarm.com/blog New and information about Alambria Spring Farms Thu, 06 Jun 2013 00:41:41 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 CSA pick up opens this weekend June 8th! http://www.alambriafarm.com/blog/?p=1100 http://www.alambriafarm.com/blog/?p=1100#comments Thu, 06 Jun 2013 00:40:50 +0000 amyyahna http://www.alambriafarm.com/blog/?p=1100 SS851379Greetings from the farm!

We wanted to post an update about our progress this spring! As many of you are aware we have had another challenging spring which has created delays in plantings, crop destruction, and planting wash outs! Despite the challenges we are feeling quite accomplished!

We have been hit really hard by several hail storms that shredded some of our early spring greens such as chard and spinach. The head lettuces and some of our early cole crops are starting to shape up and will be ready for CSA pick up this Sat June 8th. We will be attending the Clinton Farmers Market every Thursday beginning June 13th and Oneida County Public Market in Utica every Saturday.
We have made great progress today and are finally getting some of the warm weather crops in the ground but we are behind schedule!! We hope you understand and will bare with us until we get up and running here!
Thanks for your support and we look forward with great anticipation to providing all of you with nutrient dense organic foods!
The following is what we have planted:
10 different varieties of head lettuce
kales
chards
scallions
gold, chioggia, cylindrical beets
10 different varieties of potatoes
cabbages
sweet, specialty, and storage onions
shallots
german white garlic
leeks
sugarsnap and shell peas
green french filet, yellow, and red swan beans
yellow, purple, and orange carrots
High tunnel tomatoes(over 800 mostly heirloom plants)
Herbs: fennel, parsley, basil, oregano, tymne, chives, garlic chives, parsley root, winter savory)
This week we are planting:
summer squash
cucumbers
outdoor tomatoes(determinate, heirloom, and cherry 2000 plants)
Hot and sweet peppers
eggplant
winter squash
pumpkins
See you Saturday! Alambria farm store is open  for pick up from 9:30am to 4:30pm!
Blessings!
Amy, Brian, Judith and our fantastic staff!

 

]]> http://www.alambriafarm.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=1100 0 Updates from Alambria! http://www.alambriafarm.com/blog/?p=1097 http://www.alambriafarm.com/blog/?p=1097#comments Thu, 25 Apr 2013 21:36:58 +0000 amyyahna http://www.alambriafarm.com/blog/?p=1097  

Greetings friends!
We are 1/3rd of the way into our fundraiser and we wanted to give you an update on our progress. So far we have had 29 contributors after 15 days and have successfully raised $3780.00. We appreciate the support greatly and hope that the momentum continues!
We added additional Perks for contributors at several contribution levels which all include credits toward farm store and farmers market purchases! What a fantastic way to support the campaign and benefit you!
Everywhere we look today we are reminded of all that is “wrong” in the world i.e. Monsanto, GMO crops, the economy, dying bees, and the overall degradation of the earth!
Consider for a moment what might happen if enough of us turn our energy and efforts toward all that we want to see in the world…all that we are for! Can each of us to be part of the solution? We believe we can! Just as it takes time, $, and energy to create what we say we do not want. it also takes all of these to be creators of positive change, creators of solutions,
Today we are asking one more time for you to consider a contribution, however small, to help make this a reality!
Please assist us in completing the loop that will help build the network that weaves strong communities and in turn a strong region!
Please take the time to watch! Open this link!  http://igg.me/p/357549/x/489006
“Never depend upon institutions or government to solve any problem. All social movements are founded by, guided by, motivated and seen through by the passion of individuals. ”
― Margaret Mead
Heartfelt thanks to our current contributors:
 
Ron Jones and Jerri Claire
Wendy Festarini
Ronda Levitt
Greg and Lisa Shortell
Rebekah Mosby
Randy Muth and Patty Matson
Gloria Putnam
Katherine Hoffmann
Christopher Strife
Paula Witt
James and Dianne McDowell
Jim Gerritsen
Gale Dolan
The Fallon family
In loving Memory of Mr. Michael James
Judy Tastor
Nancy Petersen
Ellen Fagan
Neil B. Miller
And All Anonymous contributors!
Blessings!
Amy and Brian
]]> http://www.alambriafarm.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=1097 0 Calling All Volunteers for Saturday April 27th! http://www.alambriafarm.com/blog/?p=1095 http://www.alambriafarm.com/blog/?p=1095#comments Wed, 24 Apr 2013 01:23:33 +0000 amyyahna http://www.alambriafarm.com/blog/?p=1095 SS850743Greetings from Alambria!!

NOW is the time you are needed if you have been wanting to volunteer on the farm! We are calling all volunteers for this Saturday 9-4pm to help plant onions, shallots, and leeks! We need you now more than ever as this late spring has left us behind on our spring plantings. Will you help us catch up? If you can make it please email Amy at womandance@frontiernet.net. Please pack a lunch, water, sunblock, bug spray, boots, gloves and/or anything else you might need to work outdoors! No need to stay the whole day whatever time you can devote is wonderful! Sure hope to see you Saturday! ♥ XO! Amy & Brian

P. S. If Saturday does not work for you, we are in the midst of the planting season so if you have other days and times that work better please let us know! We have lots of opportunities for you to help out at the farm!

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XOXO!
Amy and Brian

]]> http://www.alambriafarm.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=1092 0 Indiegogo Bread Oven Campaign! http://www.alambriafarm.com/blog/?p=1088 http://www.alambriafarm.com/blog/?p=1088#comments Mon, 15 Apr 2013 22:28:46 +0000 amyyahna http://www.alambriafarm.com/blog/?p=1088 Hello everyone!
Wanted to send out a huge heartfelt thank you to all who have participated in our Indiegogo campaign to help raise money to build a larger masonry oven for our sourdough breads! We have reached $3505.00 in just 6 days and if we can keep up the momentum we will be featured on the Indiegogo site with lots more visibility for willing contributors from all over the world! Here is the link again. We have added some NEW and exciting perks so check them out!
If you are wanting to contribute to the bread oven AND you are interested in purchasing additional credits for the farm store or a farmers market you can do so by contributing to the campaign! Please check them out here!

Thanks so much everyone and lets make this happen!

XO!

Amy and Brian

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The garlic has emerged and is looking great! The red winged black birds have returned and the wild geese are flying overhead. 1400 beautiful little heirloom tomato seedlings have emerged from their planting cells. Thousands of shallot, beet, kale, chard, and head lettuce seedlings that were started by our friend Mike Maier are growing stronger every day and awaiting the moment they will be gently placed in the ground at Alambria.The days are gradually getting longer. The animals are incredibly frisky. Brian and I are anxious with anticipation!
We are very excited about this season. We ordered many new and beautiful heirloom and traditional seed varieties. We are excited to see how they come out and even more excited to taste them! Our artisan bread baking has really taken off since we attended a workshop in Ithaca at Wide Awake Bakery. We learned some new techniques and are now baking a wonderful sourdough loaf made from 100% locally grown and milled flour! We are selling out at the winter farmers markets and are hearing from our many returning customers that our breads are the best they have EVER tasted! We are excited and on fire! We hope to be in a position to offer a “bread share” to our market share members next season. We will be announcing an exciting project soon so please watch for additional emails from the farm!
We are encouraged by the number of members that signed up for the new market shares! We think everyone will enjoy the flexibility and free-choice that this model offers.
We hope to begin planting mid-April if we can manage to begin working the ground early April. Several members have indicated they are interested in volunteering this season and we can sure use the extra help. Please email Amy at womandance@frontiernet.net if interested!
We have several wonderful employee’s lined up for this season. Michael Brooks, Jennifer Mansky, and Jeri Claire. We are excited to share Alambria Springs with them and are encouraged by all they have to offer!

Look forward to seeing you all very soon.

Blessings!

Amy and Brian

]]> http://www.alambriafarm.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=1079 1 Breads, greens and more available this weekend! http://www.alambriafarm.com/blog/?p=1072 http://www.alambriafarm.com/blog/?p=1072#comments Tue, 26 Feb 2013 22:40:23 +0000 amyyahna http://www.alambriafarm.com/blog/?p=1072 Greetings everyone!!
We’ll be at Circa winters market this Saturday 9-12 with gourmet asian salad mix, sourdough breads, shallots, and beets! Excited to hear how many of you liked our “new” sourdough breads since we added local flours and a new technique! We are lovin’ the all local flour loaf from Farmer Ground Flour which we have rightfully named LSD(local sourdough) because of the “altered” state you experience while tasting this delight!
Lots more fabulous local goodies at Circa Saturday from our rockin’ local producers such as lamb, bison, beef, poultry, cheeses, eggs, gluten-free mixes, fresh roasted coffees and more! Don’t miss out…we’ll be there. Will you??
Also, our farm store will be open for those who are unable to make it to Circa. We will be offering SD breads, shallots, beets, asian greens, and grass-fed ground beef from Sweet Grass Farm. If this works better for you, please email Amy at womandance@frontiernet.net with your order which will be available for pick up on Sat from 9-3pm. Thanks so much!
In addition, members were asking for a reminder about additional credit payments for market shares. So… this is a reminder to those who want to purchase more! Your payments can be sent in anytime for whatever amounts you desire. Please send to 834 Musician Road Earlville NY 13332! We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing all of you in a few months!
Blessings!

]]> http://www.alambriafarm.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=1072 0 “Nemo” and Oneida County Public Market! http://www.alambriafarm.com/blog/?p=1066 http://www.alambriafarm.com/blog/?p=1066#comments Fri, 08 Feb 2013 16:06:09 +0000 amyyahna http://www.alambriafarm.com/blog/?p=1066 Greetings!

Well, looks like we are not going to get away from this one folks so regretfully we will not be attending the Oneida County Public Market tomorrow Sat Feb 9th from 9-2!
The good news is that we would LOVE to fire up the bread oven and bake for all our sourdough bread lovers that can’t wait until another market. If you are interested in traveling to the farm to pick up your loaves we do still have shallots, carrots, and beets that you can stock up on while your here! If you are “game” email Amy at womandance@frontiernet.net to place your order and we will bake your loaves for pick up next Saturday Feb. 16th! Please place your orders no later than 2pm on Wed. Feb 13th. Remember the loaves freeze wonderfully. All you need to do is put them in your preheated 350 degree oven for 30 minutes and ENJOY!

Varieties available:

Sourdough $6
100% local Organic Sourdough $6.50
Cinnamon Raisin Sourdough $7
Chocolate Chunk Sourdough $7
Oatmeal Sunflower Seed Sourdough $7
Rosemary Garlic Sourdough $6.50

*All loaves are made with a combination of locally grown/milled organic Farmer Ground Flour and King Arthur flour EXCEPT our Local Organic Sourdough which is 100%! All loaves are at least 1.5lbs+!

Please visit our “Bread” page at http://alambriafarm.com/bread.html
to see some new pictures of our recent creations!
You may need to copy and paste the URL!

Stay safe and enjoy the storm!

Blessings!

]]> http://www.alambriafarm.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=1066 0 Cazenovia Circa restaurant winters farmers market this Sat. Feb 2nd http://www.alambriafarm.com/blog/?p=1063 http://www.alambriafarm.com/blog/?p=1063#comments Mon, 28 Jan 2013 01:49:36 +0000 amyyahna http://www.alambriafarm.com/blog/?p=1063 Hi All!

We will be at Circa restaurant in Cazenovia this Saturday from 9-12 selling our artisan sourdough breads, beets, carrots, and shallots! We also hope to have some asian greens if the weather warms up a bit but we wont know for sure until later this week. Sure hope to see you all there! Thanks in advance for your support!

]]> http://www.alambriafarm.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=1063 1 Cazenovia Circa restaurant winter farmers market Saturday!! http://www.alambriafarm.com/blog/?p=1059 http://www.alambriafarm.com/blog/?p=1059#comments Thu, 03 Jan 2013 01:11:25 +0000 amyyahna http://www.alambriafarm.com/blog/?p=1059 Hey Folks!! We’ll be in Cazenovia this Saturday at Circa restaurant for the 1st winter farmers market of 2013! We’ll be there from 9-12 with artisan breads, gourmet greens, carrots, beets, and more! Hope to see you there to start off the New Year right with loads of delicious local produce, breads, meats, cheeses, and more! See you there!! To pre-order Alambria products email Amy at womandance@frontiernet.net. Cheers :-)

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